September 2013 things to do

September isn’t as well-known as its brother and sister months, but it’s a great time to be in New Orleans. The weather is a little bit more agreeable and crowds are on the mild side. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that there’s several exciting events to make memories at that will last a life time.

Southern Decadence Festival

September starts with the Southern Decadence Festival (Aug. 28-Sept. 2), the world’s largest celebration of LGBT culture in the world. There are costumes, high fashion, dancing, and a parade (since this is New Orleans). The festival draws more than 100,000 people from all over the world every year.

Shrimp and Petroleum Festival

The same weekend (Aug 29. – Sept. 2), is the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in Morgan City, Louisiana. A short drive from downtown New Orleans is one of the most unusual, most down-home festivals in the country. This festival has everything from a parade of shrimp boats to a blessing of the fleet. Of course, there will be music, arts and lots of shrimp to eat.

Saints Games

Who dat! The Saints season kicks off Sunday, Sept. 8 against division rivals the dirty birds, I mean Falcons. On Sept. 22, they’re back in town to face the Arizona Cardinals. The atmosphere inside and outside of the stadium make the Superdome an exciting place to see a game. It doesn’t hurt that there’s not a bad seat in the house.

We Live To Eat Restaurant Week

Hands down, New Orleans has some of the best food in south. Sept. 9-15 you can enjoy some of that food at a discounted price at legendary restaurants like Antoine’s and Arnaud’s, as well newer favorites like Grand Isle and Ralph’s on the Park. Two course lunches are under $20 and three course dinners are $35 or less. It’s a win, win for food lovers.